Sparklers on champagne bottles that came too close to the ceiling likely caused the Swiss ski resort bar fire that killed at least 40 people during a New Year’s party, officials said today. This appeared to lead to a flashover, in which everything in a room ignites almost simultaneously. Swiss prosecutors have opened an investigation into possible criminal responsibility.
Giant rockslide stops shy of burying entire Swiss village
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DW News on Youtube shows that in Switzerland, caution and fate have averted a disaster. One month ago, the residents of the tiny Alpine village of Brienz were evacuated because of the risk of a devastating rockslide. The rocks have tumbled down the mountain as predicted, but have miraculously missed the community by a few meters.
Switzerland coronavirus death toll has reached 1,870. Total number of confirmed virus cases is 30,413.
Switzerland is relaxing its coronavirus lockdown. Bars, pubs and restaurants are allowed to be open as long as customers are seated. Groups of up to 4 people, or families, can now dine out together. Shops, markets, museums and libraries may also reopen. People are allowed to go out and socialize more freely.
Since May 11, the country’s 2nd wave of reopenings made it possible to go out to dinner, once again. Tables should be kept at least two metres apart or separated by a wall.
Classroom teaching is allowed again in primary and lower secondary schools.
The rate of COVID-19 infection in Switzerland has certainly been falling since March.
Switzerland also reopened more international border points.
Studies found that the virus initially entered Switzerland from a variety of different locations.
The following information is from the COVID-19 Dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University:
Countries with most deaths from Coronavirus Covid-19:
83,715 USA
33,263 United Kingdom
31,106 Italy
27,077 France
26,920 Spain
12,703 Brazil
08,843 Belgium
07,859 Germany
06,783 Iran
05,581 Netherlands
05,410 Canada
04,637 China
03,952 Turkey
03,926 Mexico
03,460 Sweden
Countries with most confirmed cases of Coronavirus Covid-19:
1,388,002 USA
242,271 Russia
230,985 United Kingdom
228,030 Spain
222,104 Italy
181,518 Brazil
178,184 France
174,098 Germany
143,114 Turkey
112,725 Iran
CNNMoney Switzerland has some interesting information on March 23, 2020 about how doctors prioritize coronavirus Covid-19 patients who need medical attention. Hear about a tech start-up that is seeking virus survivors. Hear a discussion about what happens to Swiss if Lufthansa is nationalized.
